Alex Mena has held several leadership positions throughout his 30-plus years as a journalist. He currently serves as the Executive Editor of the Miami Herald and el Nuevo Herald and as the Florida Regional Editor for McClatchy, the Herald’s parent company.

During his time at the Herald, Alex has covered high school games, written features, worked as a designer and a copy editor; and held leadership positions as assistant sports editor, deputy sports editor, night operations chief, news editor, senior sports editor, deputy managing editor and managing editor.

During his tenure as Executive Editor at the Miami Herald, the newsroom has received many accolades, including being a Pulitzer Prize finalist in 2024 for Editorial Writing.
Alex also volunteers in the community at large — serving as South Florida Chapter President for the National Association of Hispanic Journalists, President of the Florida Society of News Editors, member of the Miami Herald Charities board, a member of the Lee Caplin School of Journalism & Media Advisory Board, and as honorary director for the South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

The Florida International University and Miami Dade College graduate is also a 2024 Miami Dade College Hall of Fame inductee.